Stories From the Land Analysis

Stories From the Land
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Stories From the Land
The podcast I chose was the Jonathan Thomas episode. In this episode, Thomas talked about his love for hunting. Thomas grew up without a father. However, through hunting, he could fill a void that his father would have only occupied.
This episode was a testament to the lives of many young men in America. More often than not, we are presented with the stories of young men who have had to grow up without their fathers. For some men, especially African American men, taking responsibility for their children is a well-established problem in the United States (U.S.). Their children, especially their sons, have to find ways of replacing their fathers to have any resemblance of a normal childhood. For many young men of color, however, this has been a challenge. Many of them have resulted in criminal activity due to a lack of role models in their lives.
Among young men of color in the U.S., there are few success stories despite the absence of a father. Therefore, it is always inspiring when one hears a story such as Thomas’s. His story did not surprise me. However, it was inspiring. The reason is that rarely does one find a young person who can take charge of their life from a young age. Despite not having a father, Thomas was a...